The highly anticipated fight of 2025 remains uncertain, despite recent encouraging signs.
Tom Aspinall recently teased Jon Jones by displaying a rubber duck during a UFC London broadcast when cameras focused on him.
Speculation suggests one side is delaying negotiations, with reports of the PFL offering Jones a substantial sum for a fight against Francis Ngannou.
While the Ngannou fight seems improbable, fans are eager for definitive news about Jones`s next opponent.
Aspinall hinted at upcoming news while in London, while Jones has ventured into a new business as co-owner of Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing Championship.
Mark Coleman Predicts Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall Fight After Dirty Boxing Chat
The inaugural Dirty Boxing Championship event took place recently, featuring Yoel Romero`s victory.
Jon Jones attended the event, supporting his teammate Maurice Green.
UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was also present in Miami, while Tom Aspinall watched from London.
Following the event, Coleman shared a photo with Jones online, commenting on their conversation.
Coleman emphasized two key points from their discussion.
He affirmed that Jones is the greatest of all time and indicated that a fight between Jones and Aspinall is likely.
Aspinall has consistently expressed his desire to fight Jones, making Coleman`s statement a positive sign, although the specifics of Jones`s conversation with Coleman are unknown.
Coleman stated, “I ran across the Champ at dirty Boxing. He is the GOAT. He will be fighting Aspinall soon. We are so brothers. God is great. HammerHouse4Life”
Jon Jones`s Next Move Anticipated by MMA Fans
Many fight fans have been critical of Jon Jones`s approach to a potential fight with Tom Aspinall.
Despite encouraging signs, Jones has shown limited public interest in the matchup. While this could be a negotiation strategy, even a small hint from Jones about fighting Aspinall would generate significant excitement.
While it may be premature to be overly optimistic about a 2025 fight, the anticipation continues to build.
